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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 673.80 and 428.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 673.80 and 428.05 is: 642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 673.80 = 428.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/673.80 = 428.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 673.80 × 428.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 288,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,421.73/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.62

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